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SOUTH WEST COASTAL PATH CHARMOUTH to GOLDEN GAP 29t September 2013 ...............Walk No. 1023 | |||||
South West Coastal Path No. 69 Total: 565 miles Time Taken: Cycle: Distance: Enjoyment: Weather: 3.25 hours n/a 5 miles 90% Little Wind Temp: Cloud: Rain: Visibility: Ground Conditions: 17oC 100% 80% Misty Good Underfoot General: At the bridge at the River Char, Charmouth I spotted the coastal path information signs, informing walkers that the path was closed due to landslip. I could see a good track up the 'Cain's Folly' Hill so I decided to see if I could walk around the landslip. The path disappeared at the landslip and the field upto the edge of the landslip did not invite the walker to trespass. However after careful observation of the landslip I could see a path through the uneven terrain of the landslip to the far bank. Excellent views across the Char Valley and along the coast to Lyme Regis. Spotted a huge perfectly formed fungi just in the field by the path on the summit. More excellent, although misty, views from the summit looking east to Golden Cap. Long descent to the first of three footbridges before Golden Cap. Path constantly rising or falling along the coast. Hard work, but enjoyable. Crossed the third bridge at St Gabriel's Mouth, then the long hard climb to top of Golden Cap. Stopped to enjoy the views, a long rest from the ascent and refreshments. To my side there were a pile of small stones in the grass, so I decided to leave a nice message for my girlfriend. I took a photo of my evidence. Short walk along the ridge to the national trust memorial and the OS column, then the steep descent to Seatown. Diversion just before Seatown due to landslip. It looked like a long term diversion from the vegetation around the diversion notices. Short detour inland through a field to Sea Hill Lane just outside Seatown village. As I walked through the field the sweet corn was 2 meters high. Turned right at land for short distance into village where I waited for Ann to collect me. Fine but misty day on the coastal path again. Click Here to Go to Previous 'SWCP - Walk 1004' Click Here to Go to Next 'SWCP - Walk 1024' Click Here to Return to 'Lifetime of Walks' Homepage | |||||
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